Los Altos Town Crier seeks a managing editor

Los Altos Town Crier seeks a managing editor to run its daily newsroom operations. The managing editor assigns and shapes coverage, edits copy for publication and keeps reporters, freelancers and works with other departments to produce content for the weekly newspaper, associated magazines and digital channels.

The managing editor’s duties include

Assign stories and supervise reporters and freelancers on deadline
Review, edit and approve articles for publication, checking for accuracy, AP style, clarity and readability
Write headlines, subheads and photo captions
Serve as the go-to person for newsroom staff
Work with advertising, production, digital and accounting staff to keep each issue on schedule
Approve freelance invoices and forward them to accounting
Coach staff and freelance writers
Write stories as needed
Coordinate with editors at other Weeklys publications

Qualifications

3+ years of newsroom editing experience, preferably at a community newspaper
Strong command of AP style, fact-checking and headline writing
Sound news judgment and a working knowledge of media law basics
Experience managing writers and multiple deadlines
Familiarity with Los Altos and the Midpeninsula a plus

Details

Full-time, based in Los Altos. Pay range $25-$30 per hour, plus company benefits.

Please apply through this portal. Attach writing and editing samples as links or files in common formats such as .doc, .jpg or .pdf using the “choose file” button in the cover letter field.

Metro Publishing Inc.

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